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    alwhite

    Male, 70
    Stockton, CA, USA
    Member since April 5, 2007

    • About Me

      I am a 67 year old male with advanced Emphysema and am in need for some information to help me with my daily needs.

      I am a 67 year old male with advanced Emphysema and am in need for some information to help me with my daily needs.

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    • Good Luck

      From MamaMarg April 6, 2007

      i think we're all just looking for something to make it a little easier to breathe! i keep hearing about pursed lip breathing. i've read that it's like blowing up a balloon. and i've heard that since the air can't get OUT of our lungs, we actually need to force the air out at about twice the time we spend breathing IN. you might try it. i try it all the time. who knows if it actually helps? but i have to try something when i'm soooo out of breath. good luck. maragaret

    • I’m With You

      From janeinva April 5, 2007

      Hi alwhite, I am with you. I smoked for about 60yrs. and have copd and lots of other ailments. I can't find any really helpful everyday info for people with our problem. One hint I did find was if using a towel to dry off after a shower is tireing buy a full length cotton terry cloth and just wrap up in it. Really works. Just sit down and let the robe do all the drying. janeinva

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    • Close COPD & Emphysema

      Over fifty years of smoking two packs or less of Camel non filters each day.

      Treatments

      Albuterol Working / Worked
      Helps me breath better for a while
      Combivent Working / Worked
      It is okay when i am out and about but only lasts for a short time
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